Change Your Display Name in ISU Gmail

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This article provides instructions on how to edit your display name on your ISU Gmail account at Idaho State University (ISU).

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Notes:

  • You can update your display name using a web browser or the Gmail app.
  • Request a Preferred Name Email Address Update if you want to add or edit your Email Alias. 
  • You may also use the alternate instructions provided by Google: Change the name on your Gmail account (external link).

Edit your Display Name in a Browser

  1. Go to Gmail (external link).
  2. Select your ISU Email or enter it in the Email or phone field.
  3. Select Next.
  4. Enter your ISU Password.
  5. Select Next.
  6. Select your Google Account.
  7. Select Manage your Google Account.
  8. Select the Personal info tab.
  9. Select Name in the Personal Info section.
  10. Select Name or Nickname to edit.
  11. Enter your updated name and select Save.

Edit your Display Name in the Gmail App

  1. Open your Gmail app.
  2. Select your Google Account.
  3. Select your ISU Email. 
    • Note: If needed, select Add another account to sign into your ISU email address.
  4. Select Manage your Google Account. 
  5. Select the Personal info tab.
  6. Select Name in the Personal info section.
  7. Select Name or Nickname.
  8. Enter your updated name and select Save.
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Request a Preferred Name Email Address Update
Request an updated email alias to reflect a Preferred First Name change in MyISU. The new alias will be added to your existing email account, preserving all current emails and settings. Please ensure that you update your Preferred First Name in MyISU before submitting this request.